Welcome to APWA WorkZone!

APWA has launched WorkZone with NEW features to make the process of finding or posting a job easier and more powerful than ever. The job board features a new pricing structure, a more robust search engine, resume hosting and a host of advertising opportunities for employers.

Reviews Federal and State standards to determine maintenance and construction requirements and develops protocols and procedures to ensure project and activity integrity;

Serves as liaison to internal and external customers and responds to requests and inquiries concerning programs, policies, procedures, time lines, flood control and maintenance and construction services;

Manages the development of purchasing specifications and requests for proposals for the purchase of computer, electronic and hydraulic equipment, instruments, and materials;

Develops and manages the sanitary sewer Preventive Maintenance System program;

Develops and manages the detention basin inspection and repair program;

Develops and delivers presentations and attends meetings, conferences and workshops;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures and safety practices;

Attends work regularly at the designated place and time;Supports continuous process improvement initiatives;Performs related work as required.

Specific qualifications include:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in civil, mechanical or environmental engineering or closely related field; andConsiderable experience in municipal sewer design and construction management; or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Special Qualifications:

Certified as collection system worker level IV within 3 years of appointment.

The City of Cedar Rapids offers a supervisory training curriculum and professional development courses throughout the year. We believe in upward mobility for our employees and the diversity and size of our organization provides real opportunity for advancement - even in times of economic uncertainty.